Explaining Contemporization and Systematic Adaptation of Alborz Industrial Heritage based on Sustainable Architecture

In recent years, the increase in the number of construction projects in cities has led to an increase in the demolition of buildings that still have a useful life. Early demolition causes various damages in all dimensions and as a result reduces stability, especially in developing countries. The present study has tried to explain the modernization and adaptation of a system based on sustainable architecture in the Karaj Iron Foundry.

This research is a qualitative type with an inductive strategy that uses documentary studies and field collection in data collection and uses coding methods to reduce and analyze data. The potential of the Karaj Melting iron factory has been determined based on the ARP method. In the last step, the Shannon coefficient is used to verify the results for each dimension.

According to the results, the highest Shannon coefficient is related to rules, regulations, and the lowest is related to decorations. The contemporization of an industrial space is something that will occur in the context of its design. But this emphasis is caused by placing collective and human spaces in the background of industrial spaces.

The visitor should draw a clear and appropriate picture of the site in the past. Finally, this study has provided solutions to improve the current situation of construction and prevent the demolition of buildings that have a useful life in the Karaj Iron Foundry, which has considered maintenance, adaptation, and modernization as an important cause of these demolitions.